The fusion of folk and rap as well as its fitting lyrics… Transmitting the image of a caring mother from a child’s perspective, Kalush Orchestra chose a story that will stay current and universal. We talked with Kalush Orchestra, the winner of the Eurovision 2022 Song Contest.  This is the second year that a non-English song has won... Read More The post Orchestra Spreading From Ukraine to the World: Kalush appeared first on Based Istanbul ..read more

The fusion of folk and rap as well as its fitting lyrics… Transmitting the image of a caring mother from a child’s perspective, Kalush Orchestra chose a story that will stay current and universal. We talked with Kalush Orchestra, the winner of the Eurovision 2022 Song Contest.  This is the second year that a non-English song has won... Read More The post Orchestra Spreading From Ukraine to the World: Kalush appeared first on Based Istanbul ..read more

Lalalar is a striking, surprising, acrid, vibrant combination of a trio that each has a very special place in the Turkish music scene with their individual careers. The group has gathered a meaningful audience with their interdisciplinary productions. Ali Güçlü Şimşek, Barlas Tan Özemek, and Kaan Düzarat take their inspiration from the palaces and the... Read More The post Will we be able to see the stars this summer? appeared first on Based Istanbul ..read more

It’s as if some melodies are penetrating you, possessing you, and taking over the universe… Dilara’s music is like seeing an old friend you haven’t seen for many years, each time facing those familiar feelings that emerge from the depths of your soul… Adjectives can change over time, just like our endless journey within… But... Read More The post Soaring In Awe w/ Lara di Lara appeared first on Based Istanbul ..read more

KIDS is an album that features perspectives from different generations all at the same time. Israeli electro-pop musician Noga Erez questions her relationships, fears, and renews her belief in art and music with this new work that she put the final touches on during the pandemic. What are the themes behind your latest album KIDS?... Read More The post Once Upon a Time We Were All Kids appeared first on Based Istanbul ..read more

  If you look at the digital streaming platforms, you’d realize that in a global sense, one genre dominates all the lists. Rap music is having the strongest moment in its history. Only those who create their own language, style, and difference can find their way in this sea of millions of songs… Lil Zey... Read More The post Reflection of my difficult, internal and social struggle appeared first on Based Istanbul ..read more

Does everyone have to follow the same pattern? Who separates right from wrong? Aren’t you tired of putting everyone you see in the same mold? With Aleyna Fox, we underline being able to be free, to be an individual but most importantly to remain original.  Wherever life takes you with whatever purpose or emotion! When... Read More The post Auto-correct w/ Aleyna Tilki appeared first on Based Istanbul ..read more

Rap is everywhere. In the clubs, in the radio and in our Spotify and Itunes lists. No other music genre is dominating the charts and Youtube-world more than Hip Hop. There is a global hype of Rap, for true. And this trend hit also Turkey.   Ben Fero, Reynmen, Ezhel, Norm Ender or Fuat Ergin just... Read More The post The Magic of Rap appeared first on Based Istanbul ..read more

We met Lin Pesto for the first time with her different interpretations of Turkish pop songs.With her mask and mystery, she quickly drew attention upon herself. But she’s not just a mysterious cover musician. Lin Pesto has released her debut EP “Son” (End) recent month and is now excited to be giving her first concert.... Read More The post Lin Pesto appeared first on Based Istanbul ..read more

Today, about eight hundred thousand photos on Instagram are saddened to the end of the summer with a hashtag of the title of her song. Don’t worry if you don’t have a summer-themed photo that you share with a sepia filter and lyrics of Summertime Sadness yet. With her sixth studio album, Norman Fucking Rockwell,... Read More The post Make America Great Again With Lana Del Rey appeared first on Based Istanbul ..read more